LAND O LAKES SHARP AMERICAN CHEESE RECIPES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 3-quart baking dish with no-stick cooking spray; set aside.
• Melt 1/4 cup Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt in 12-inch skillet over medium heat until sizzling. Add shallots, leek, carrot, celery, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• Add flour; continue cooking 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Slowly add chicken broth, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
• Add chicken, milk, rices, oregano and half of cheese. Simmer 4-5 minutes or until cheese is melted and mixture is slightly thickened.
• Pour into prepared pan; sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake 20 minutes or until bubbling.
• Combine crushed crackers and 2 tablespoons melted Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt; sprinkle over casserole.
• Return casserole to oven; continue baking 20-25 minutes or until cracker topping is deep golden brown and chicken mixture bubbles in center.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain.
• Melt 1/4 cup butter in 3-quart saucepan until sizzling; stir in flour. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 1 minute or until smooth and bubbly. Add half & half and salt. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 3-4 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
• Reduce heat to low; stir in cheese. Cook 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Add cooked macaroni; mix well. Spoon into ungreased 2-quart casserole.
• Stir together all topping ingredients in bowl; sprinkle over top of macaroni mixture. Bake 20-25 minutes or until heated through and golden brown.